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Chicago-Area Deli Owner: I ‘Felt Relief’ When I Heard Shooting Was At A Country Music Concert(T)
townhall.com ^ | 10/5/2017 | Matt Vespa

Posted on 10/06/2017 7:53:18 AM PDT by rktman

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To: Freedom56v2

I’d say better than 50% feel it but bite their collective tongue.


21 posted on 10/06/2017 8:49:22 AM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: Mr. Mojo

Another half brain leftist lunatic.


22 posted on 10/06/2017 8:49:42 AM PDT by Vaduz (women and children to be impacted the most.)
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To: wetgundog; All

His family says they have thrown him out of the business

https://patch.com/illinois/highlandpark/brother-fires-maxs-deli-co-owner-after-1-offensive-post-too-many

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — The co-owner of Max’s Deli, Joey Morelli, announced Thursday that his brother Greg will be removed from all participation in the business, pending a legal separation agreement. In a statement, he expressed regret about recent posts “with unauthorized images and messages” made to the social media accounts of the Highland Park Jewish delicatessen, including an “alt-right” Nazi on its high holiday menu.

The morning after at least 58 people were killed and nearly 500 were wounded in Las Vegas, Greg Morelli tweeted that he felt “relief” when he learned it had been “white people shooting white people,” because it “isn’t terror ... it’s community outreach.” Morelli deleted the tweet and apologized on the deli’s Facebook page. That post and others he has made to the page have subsequently been deleted.

“Social media is where common sense goes to die. I’m not into it. I think people who tweet are narcissists at best,” Joey Morelli told Patch. “Greg’s been into social media to a fault, and I believe it can become an addiction and obsession. I don’t know why people do it, and it’s hurtful and hateful.”

Joey said he never wanted any of the attention his brother attracted with his inflammatory posts and regrets the impact it has had on the deli’s longtime employees.

“These staff members are my family, I love their kids. I’m here to run a business. I’m here to get the fourth generation running Max’s.”


23 posted on 10/06/2017 8:51:38 AM PDT by raccoonradio
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To: raccoonradio

The Max’s Deli website has menu items etc.; no mention of Greg’s postings.

Here’s Greg’s personal Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/greg.morelli.5

>>MASS APOLOGY

I’m sorry. The words I chose hurt people. I apologize.

Name: Greg Morelli
Born: 1967

Roles: Son, Brother, Citizen In Crisis

We live in a time of mass shootings. This is my mass apology.

The thoughts have not worked. The prayers have not worked. What lead me to think Twitter was a good idea is beyond me. I simply do not know what to do about the shootings. Truly, I’m lost!

I own the words I wrote. They hurt people. I apologize.

Some have suggested I take them down. I don’t know if you can. Once it’s out there, it’s out there. But I’ll try.

There. I just took them down. Let’s see if it’s a step in the right direction.

For those who called, who think I’m advocating Gun Control, I’m sorry. I have no answers. Only questions. I do not want to take your guns. It’s up to you to decide what to do with your guns.

I simply do not know what to do about these mass shootings. I’m sorry.

For those who called, threatening my life, I’m sorry. Maybe this is my time. I’m going to try and make this right. But maybe I can’t. So maybe this is my time.

We’re all called. Maybe I’m being called. And not just by angry callers. Maybe I’m being called by something higher. We’ll see.

God Help Me!

Sorry to my staff, who took too many threatening phone calls, got scared and closed early. Sorry to my mom, who read all the comments, took them to heart and fears for my life. I let you down, Mom.

Sorry to my brother. I don’t know what else to say.


24 posted on 10/06/2017 8:57:56 AM PDT by raccoonradio
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To: raccoonradio

Good for the family. I hope the a-hole suffers in numerous ways for his callous comments.


25 posted on 10/06/2017 9:01:41 AM PDT by Robert DeLong
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To: raccoonradio
I think we're watching stupid hurt.

His apology looks quite genuine though.

26 posted on 10/06/2017 9:04:27 AM PDT by chapin2500
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To: rktman

bkmk


27 posted on 10/06/2017 9:07:54 AM PDT by Sergio (An object at rest cannot be stopped! - The Evil Midnight Bomber What Bombs at Midnight)
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To: rktman

Highland Park is a pretty Republican area, even if it is more of the “country club Republican” variety. Their business is definitely going to take a hit.


28 posted on 10/06/2017 9:08:22 AM PDT by Boogieman
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To: Boogieman

Looks like he took one. Awwwwww. Guess words have consequences huh.


29 posted on 10/06/2017 9:18:12 AM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: rktman

Yes, many liberals in the Army, many liberals love country music. I know many active duty but they are all conservatives...not sure why I don’t encounter all the liberals I hear are in the military. My military family members assure me the liberals are there.

Many liberals are being stereo typed as Trump voters. I guess I should just see the humor in that part of it.


30 posted on 10/06/2017 9:26:27 AM PDT by Tammy8 (Please be a regular supporter of Free Republic !)
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To: PGR88

My mentor told me 35 years ago that being a white, hetro, Catholic, Vietnam era vet, male, made me the most unprotected class in the workforce.


31 posted on 10/06/2017 9:41:02 AM PDT by G Larry (There is no great virtue in bargaining with the Devil)
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To: A_perfect_lady
I’ll be honest, I’m not much more empathetic concerning crime in Chicago.

One was done by a mad man, the other by a culture.

32 posted on 10/06/2017 9:43:40 AM PDT by super7man (Madam Defarge, knitting, knitting, always knitting)
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To: rktman

“Morelli” talking hate against “white people?” That just goes to show you,...

;-)


33 posted on 10/06/2017 9:47:30 AM PDT by familyop ("Welcome to Costco. I love you." --Costco greeter in the movie, "Idiocracy")
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To: raccoonradio
Social media is where common sense goes to die. I’m not into it. I think people who tweet are narcissists at best,” Joey Morelli told Patch. “Greg’s been into social media to a fault, and I believe it can become an addiction and obsession. I don’t know why people do it, and it’s hurtful and hateful.”

Amen, brother.

34 posted on 10/06/2017 9:56:59 AM PDT by BookmanTheJanitor
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To: raccoonradio

What a goofy self centered inneloquent rant.


35 posted on 10/06/2017 10:28:59 AM PDT by CrazyIvan (Fidel and Che are together again, and it ain't on a t-shirt.)
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To: rktman
Disgrazia alla gente Italiane.
36 posted on 10/06/2017 1:05:08 PM PDT by Albion Wilde (I was not elected to continue a failed system. I was elected to change it. --Donald J. Trump)
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To: Freedom56v2

Thank you for posting this.>>>>>>>>>>>

Welcome!

This article describes the liberal fascist movement in America in i its true historical context.

Should be required reading in High School civics and history courses, especially during ‘Black History” month.


37 posted on 10/07/2017 3:57:23 AM PDT by Candor7 ( (Obama Fascism http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2009/05/barack_obama_the_quintessentia_1.htm)
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To: rktman
Not only that, a lot of current country music folks are bleeding heart libs to boot.

It's amazing how true that is and just how many there are!!!

38 posted on 10/07/2017 4:25:40 AM PDT by 2nd amendment mama (Self Defense is a Basic Human Right!)
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To: Candor7

The Quintessential Liberal Fascist

http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2009/05/barack_obama_the_quintessentia_1.htm

This article describes the liberal fascist movement in America in i its true historical context.

Should be required reading in High School civics and history courses, especially during ‘Black History” month.


Required reading...
Agreed!


39 posted on 10/07/2017 6:56:09 AM PDT by Freedom56v2 (Freeper formerly known as bushwon ;))
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To: raccoonradio

“Sorry to my mom, who read all the comments, took them to heart and fears for my life.”

So his mom’s only concern is for his life? She doesn’t worry that she has a son with a hair-trigger (no pun intended) temper and zero impulse control?


40 posted on 10/07/2017 7:07:51 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam ("We should fear the tyranny of the easily offended." Stossel)
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